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Castilla-Castaño E, Herman N, Martinelli E, Lecru LA, Pressanti C, Schelcher F, Cadiergues MC. Treatment of sarcoptic and chorioptic mange in an alpaca ( Vicugna pacos) herd with a combination of topical amitraz and subcutaneous ivermectin. N Z Vet J 2020; 69:121-126. [PMID: 32814497 DOI: 10.1080/00480169.2020.1808544] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Clinical history: An outbreak of intense pruritus and weight loss in a herd of 40 alpacas (Vicugna pacos) in the south-west of France was investigated after the death of 14 adults. One alpaca was referred to a veterinary teaching hospital for diagnosis and treatment but died soon after and one of the dead alpacas was submitted for necropsy. Clinical findings: The remaining alpacas were intensely pruritic with variably severe and extensive alopecia, erythema, lichenification and crusting on the face, ventral abdomen and distal limbs. Superficial skin scrapes from five animals revealed large numbers of Sarcoptes scabiei mites, and less frequent and numerous Chorioptes bovis mites. Coproscopic examinations revealed a median of 1,350 (min 500, max 8800) strongyle epg. The alpaca admitted for treatment was anaemic and hypoalbuminaemic. Skin scrapes revealed copious S. scabiei and C. bovis mites. The two alpacas examined post-mortem had similar skin lesions to those examined on-farm and were cachexic. One had lung lesions attributed to protostrongylid infestation and its liver contained numerous Dicrocoelium spp. adults. Diagnosis: Sarcoptic and chorioptic mange with secondary superficial bacterial skin infection, associated with severe internal parasitism and underfeeding. Treatment and outcome: All 25 alpacas were treated topically with a 3% chlorhexidine shampoo followed by a 0.025% amitraz wash at the initial visit and then 1, 2, 3, 7 and 9 weeks later. A systemic treatment with S/C 500 µg/kg ivermectin was administered at the initial visit and then 2, 7 and 9 weeks later. The alpacas were treated orally with 50 mg/kg praziquantel to control dicrocoeliosis. Nutritional measures, including increased pasture area and supplemental feeding were simultaneously implemented. Pruritus was reduced 1 week after the start of treatment and had resolved after 2 weeks. After 9 weeks, skin lesions were markedly improved. Six months after the initial visit, skin lesions entirely resolved and superficial skin scrapes, taken from half of the animals, were negative for mites. Clinical relevance: This is the first report of the use of two acaricides combined with a chlorhexidine shampoo to successfully treat simultaneous sarcoptic and chorioptic mange in alpacas.
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- Large Animal Clinic, Université de Toulouse, ENVT, Toulouse, France
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- Large Animal Clinic, Université de Toulouse, ENVT, Toulouse, France
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- Small Animal Clinic, Université de Toulouse, ENVT, Toulouse, France
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- Small Animal Clinic, Université de Toulouse, ENVT, Toulouse, France
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- Large Animal Clinic, Université de Toulouse, ENVT, Toulouse, France.,IHAP, Université de Toulouse, INRA, ENVT, Toulouse, France
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- Small Animal Clinic, Université de Toulouse, ENVT, Toulouse, France.,UDEAR, Université de Toulouse, INSERM, ENVT, Toulouse, France
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Lye G, Jacob A, Pomroy W, Stafford K, Singh P. Pharmacokinetics of subcutaneously administered doramectin in alpacas. J Vet Pharmacol Ther 2019; 43:123-128. [PMID: 31660626 DOI: 10.1111/jvp.12821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2019] [Revised: 09/09/2019] [Accepted: 10/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The objective of this research was to evaluate comparative pharmacokinetics of doramectin in alpacas, after subcutaneous administration of 0.2 mg/kg dose. Six healthy adult alpacas, mean age of 5 years ± 1, (three female and three gelded males) of mean bodyweight of 62 kg ± 16 kg with an average body condition scored 2.8 ± 1 out of five, were used in this study. Serial blood samples were collected from the jugular vein before the administration until day 21 afterwards to establish the pharmacokinetics of doramectin after its subcutaneous administration at 0.2 mg/kg dose. The blood samples were analysed using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), fluorescence detection method with precolumn derivatisation, validated for alpacas. The pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated using a noncompartmental model, and results showed Cmax (6.05 ± 5.34 ng/ml), Tmax (3.83 ± 2.48 days), AUC (62.12 ± 18.86 ng/ml × d), terminal half-life (6.2 ± 4.9 days) and MRT (11.56 ± 4.43 days). The results of this study showed that the Cmax and AUC were much lower than in cattle and sheep at the same dosage. Tmax remained similar to cattle and sheep. This study presents valuable information about pharmacokinetics of doramectin in alpacas, which can be utilised in its future efficacy studies.
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- Gordon Lye
- Animal Referral Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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- School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
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Pollock J, Bedenice D, Jennings SH, Papich MG. Pharmacokinetics of an extended-release formulation of eprinomectin in healthy adult alpacas and its use in alpacas confirmed with mange. J Vet Pharmacol Ther 2016; 40:192-199. [DOI: 10.1111/jvp.12341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2016] [Accepted: 05/27/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- J. Pollock
- Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts Universtity; North Grafton MA USA
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- Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts Universtity; North Grafton MA USA
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- Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts Universtity; North Grafton MA USA
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- Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences; College of Veterinary Medicine; North Carolina State University; St Raleigh NC USA
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Cocquyt CM, Van Amstel S, Cox S, Rohrbach B, Martín-Jiménez T. Pharmacokinetics of moxidectin in alpacas following administration of an oral or subcutaneous formulation. Res Vet Sci 2015; 105:160-4. [PMID: 27033926 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2015.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2015] [Revised: 10/29/2015] [Accepted: 12/22/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the pharmacokinetics of moxidectin in alpacas after single subcutaneous injection of a non-aqueous formulation or oral administration of an aqueous drench at 0.2 mg∗kg(-1). Plasma moxidectin concentrations were measured with reverse phase HPLC, and data analyzed using non-compartmental methods. Half-life was longer (p=0.02) after subcutaneous administration than oral (292+/-170 vs 33+/-39 h). The area under the concentration-time curve was greater (p=0.04) following subcutaneous administration (1484.8+/-1049.5 h∗ng∗ml(-1)) than oral (157.6+/-85.9 h∗ng∗ml(-1)). The peak concentration (Cmax) was higher and the after subcutaneous administration, but the difference was not statistically significant (p=0.18). The relative bioavailability of the oral moxidectin to the subcutaneous moxidectin was 11%. The data suggest a higher relative bioavailability following subcutaneous compared to oral administration. Further studies are needed to determine the therapeutic concentrations of moxidectin in alpacas.
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- Christine M Cocquyt
- University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, 2407 River Dr, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA; Tennessee Equine Hospital, 1508 Thompsons Station Rd, Thompson's Station, TN 37179, USA.
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- University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, 2407 River Dr, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA.
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- University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, 2407 River Dr, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA.
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- University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, 2407 River Dr, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA.
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- University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, 2407 River Dr, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA.
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Schmäschke R. [Endo- and ectoparasites of South American camelids and their control]. Tierarztl Prax Ausg G Grosstiere Nutztiere 2015; 43:169-79. [PMID: 25995027 DOI: 10.15653/tpg-140914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2014] [Accepted: 03/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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In a literature review, common endo- and ectoparasites of South American camelids are described, presenting morphological details and clinical signs important for diagnosis. Based on the life cycle of the parasites, possibilities for prophylaxis and therapy are indicated. The review should aid the veterinarian to diagnose and control common parasitic infections in South American camelids.
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- R Schmäschke
- Dr. med. vet. Ronald Schmäschke, Institut für Parasitologie, Veterinärmedizinische Fakultät, der Universität Leipzig, An den Tierkliniken 35, 04103 Leipzig, E-Mail:
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Franz S, Wittek T, Joachim A, Hinney B, Dadak AM. Llamas and alpacas in Europe: Endoparasites of the digestive tract and their pharmacotherapeutic control. Vet J 2015; 204:255-62. [PMID: 25933827 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2015.04.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2014] [Revised: 04/09/2015] [Accepted: 04/10/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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There are distinctive specifications for veterinary medical care of South American camelids (SACs), namely, llamas, alpacas, vicunas and guanacos. Camelids are classified as food-producing animals, but as veterinary medicinal products are often only licensed for domestic food-producing species such as horses, goats, sheep and cattle, treatment of SACs generally requires off-label use of drugs. Endoparasitism is a major health concern in camelids and can result in severe clinical diseases and economic losses. There is still a lack of work on the pharmacokinetics, safety and efficacy for most antiparasitic drugs used in SACs. Even when choosing an appropriate route of administration, several aspects must be considered such as the fact that pour-on formulations are largely ineffective in camelids due to the unique features of llama and alpaca skin and hair that result in extremely low drug bioavailability. This review focuses on the main endoparasites of the digestive tract in llamas and alpacas in Europe and pharmacotherapeutic options based on current knowledge.
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- Sonja Franz
- Clinic for Ruminants, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, 1210 Vienna, Austria.
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- Clinic for Ruminants, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Parasitology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Parasitology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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Twomey DF, Wu G, Nicholson R, Watson EN, Foster AP. Review of laboratory submissions from New World camelids in England and Wales (2000-2011). Vet J 2014; 200:51-9. [PMID: 24721312 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2014.01.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2013] [Revised: 01/27/2014] [Accepted: 01/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Sample submissions to the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency's (AHVLA's) diagnostic laboratory network in England and Wales were reviewed for diseases affecting New World camelids (NWCs). In the years 2000-2011, 6757 submissions were analysed, including 5154/6757 (76.3%) for diagnosing a disease problem and 1603/6757 (23.7%) for monitoring (no clinical disease). Wasting (weight loss, ill-thrift) was the most commonly reported clinical sign across all age groups. A diagnosis was reached for 1765/5154 (34.2%) diagnostic submissions. The proportion of submissions with diagnoses was higher for carcasses than non-carcass samples and multiple diagnoses were more likely to be reached from carcasses. Parasitic diseases were collectively the most common problem, including parasitic gastroenteritis (319/1765, 18.2%), coccidiosis (187/1765, 10.6%), fascioliasis (151/1765, 8.6%), ectoparasitic infestations (86/1765, 4.9%) and cryptosporidiosis (24/1765, 1.4%). The most frequently diagnosed non-parasitic problems included nutritional diseases (182/1765, 10.3%), septicaemia (104/1765, 5.9%, including 45 cases of colisepticaemia), gastric ulceration (79/1765, 4.5%), tumours/neoplastic diseases (65/1765, 3.7%), tuberculosis (57/1765, 3.2%), clostridial diseases (44/1765, 2.5%), congenital anomalies (41/1765, 2.3%), peritonitis (39/1765, 2.2%) and Johne's disease (20/1765, 1.1%).
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- D F Twomey
- Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency, Starcross Regional Laboratory, Staplake Mount, Starcross, Exeter, Devon EX6 8PE, UK.
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- Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency, Epidemiology, Surveillance and Risk Analysis Group, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 3NB, UK
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- Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency, Data Systems Group, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 3NB, UK
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- Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency, Epidemiology, Surveillance and Risk Analysis Group, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 3NB, UK
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- Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency, Shrewsbury Regional Laboratory, Kendal Road, Harlescott, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 4HD, UK
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Jabbar A, Campbell AJD, Charles JA, Gasser RB. First report of anthelmintic resistance in Haemonchus contortus in alpacas in Australia. Parasit Vectors 2013; 6:243. [PMID: 23965333 PMCID: PMC3765834 DOI: 10.1186/1756-3305-6-243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2013] [Accepted: 08/17/2013] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Parasitic nematodes can cause substantial clinical and subclinical problems in alpacas and anthelmintics are regularly used to control parasitic nematodes in alpacas. Although anthelmintic resistance has been reported in ruminants worldwide, very little is known about anthelmintic resistance in alpacas. The present study was carried out to confirm a suspected case of anthelmintic resistance in Haemonchus contortus in alpacas in Australia. Methods Post mortem examination of an alpaca was conducted to determine the cause of its death. To confirm a suspected case of macrocyclic lactone (ML) resistance in H. contortus in alpacas, a faecal egg count reduction test (FECRT) was performed using closantel (7.5 mg/kg) and ivermectin (0.2 mg/kg). Nematode species were identified by morphological and molecular methods. Results Post mortem examination of a 1-year-old female alpaca that had died following a brief period of lethargy, anorexia and recumbency revealed severe anaemia, hypoproteinaemia and gastric parasitism by adult Haemonchus contortus, despite recent abamectin (0.2 mg/kg) treatment. Based on these findings and the exclusive use of MLs in the herd over the preceding six years, ML resistance in parasitic nematodes of alpacas on this farm was suspected. FECRT revealed that the efficacy of closantel was 99% (95% CI 93-100), whereas that of ivermectin was 35% (95% CI 0-78), indicating that the treatment failure was likely due to the presence of ML-resistant nematodes. Larval culture of faecal samples collected following ivermectin treatment consisted of 99% H. contortus and 1% Cooperia oncophora, a result confirmed using a PCR assay. Conclusions This study provides the first evidence of ML resistance in H. contortus in alpacas in Australia. Based on the extent of anthelmintic resistance in sheep gastrointestinal nematodes in Australia, veterinarians and alpaca owners should be encouraged to implement integrated parasite management strategies to improve nematode control in alpacas.
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- Abdul Jabbar
- Faculty of Veterinary Science, The University of Melbourne, Werribee, VIC 3030, Australia.
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Doramectin resistance in Haemonchus contortus on an alpaca farm in Belgium. Vet Parasitol 2011; 185:346-51. [PMID: 22035850 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2011.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2011] [Revised: 09/28/2011] [Accepted: 10/06/2011] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Parasitism by gastrointestinal nematodes is a health concern in New World Camelids (NWC) worldwide, and anthelmintic treatment is often needed for parasite control. Although anthelmintic resistance has been reported in ruminants worldwide, data in NWC are only scarce. In the present study, a case of suspected doramectin resistance in alpacas was examined. A field efficacy study was conducted for the evaluation of two different dosages of doramectin using a faecal egg count reduction test. A group of 8 alpacas was treated with a subcutaneous injection of doramectin at 0.2mg/kg bodyweight. Individual faecal samples were collected before treatment and 7 days after treatment. The faecal egg counts indicated a treatment efficacy of only 68%. To determine whether the treatment failure was caused by true anthelmintic resistance or suboptimal dosage in this animal species, a group of 4 alpacas was subsequently treated at 0.3mg/kg bodyweight. Faecal egg counts 7 days post treatment were reduced by only 41%, indicating that the treatment failure was more likely to be caused by the presence of resistant parasites on this farm. Coprocultures of faecal samples collected after treatment indicated the presence of 98.5% Haemonchus contortus and a small percentage of Cooperia oncophora (<1.5%). A controlled efficacy trial in sheep, for which the optimal dosage of doramectin is known, was conducted to ensure that this truly was a case of resistant parasites. Infective larvae collected from the faeces of these alpacas were used to infect eight nematode-free lambs. These lambs were assigned to one of two groups based on faecal egg counts post infection. One group was treated with doramectin injectable at 0.2mg/kg bodyweight, the other group served as a non treated control group. Pharmacokinetics indicated that the doramectin treatment was adequate, yet an efficacy of only 16% was determined on day 7 after treatment. Identification of the larvae after treatment revealed 100% H. contortus. On day 7 after treatment, H. contortus worm counts were only reduced by 8% in the treated lambs. The results of the present study report for the first time a case of doramectin resistance in alpacas, mainly in H. contortus.
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- N. J. Vine
- VLA - Luddington, Luddington; Stratford-upon Avon Warwickshire CV37 9SJ
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- Towcester Veterinary Centre; Burcote Road Towcester Northamptonshire NN12 6JW
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- VLA - Shrewsbury; Kendal Road, Harlescott Shrewsbury Shropshire SY1 4HD
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Scott DW, Vogel JW, Fleis RI, Miller WH, Smith MC. Skin diseases in the alpaca (Vicugna pacos): a literature review and retrospective analysis of 68 cases (Cornell University 1997-2006). Vet Dermatol 2010; 22:2-16. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3164.2010.00918.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Myers DA, Smith CD, Greiner EC, Wiedner E, Abbott J, Marsella R, Nunnery C. Cutaneous periocular Habronema infection in a dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius). Vet Dermatol 2010; 21:527-30. [PMID: 20500499 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3164.2009.00795.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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A 6-year-old castrated dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) presented with a non-healing, severely pruritic, ulcerative fibrotic plaque located at the medial canthus. Histological examination of surgical biopsies identified degenerating nematode larvae within eosinophilic granulomas. Treatment involved repeated debridement of the lesion, injectable ivermectin and anti-inflammatory therapies, and injectable and topical antibiotics. A specially constructed mask with goggles to prevent the camel from continuing to self-traumatize the eye and lesion was also placed. Full recovery occurred approximately 1 month after diagnosis. Because of the location of the lesion, time of year, the gross and microscopic characteristics of the lesion, the presence of a likely nematode larva and the response to treatment, a diagnosis of cutaneous habronemiasis was made.
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- Debbie A Myers
- University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, PO Box 100101, Gainesville, FL 32610-0101, USA.
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Outbreak of sarcoptic mange in alpacas (Vicugna pacos) and control with repeated subcutaneous ivermectin injections. Vet Parasitol 2009; 159:186-91. [DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2008.10.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2008] [Revised: 09/16/2008] [Accepted: 10/03/2008] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Sarcoptic mange is a serious skin disease in alpacas that can result in high morbidity and even mortality. Three alpacas were presented with sarcoptic mange that had previously failed to respond to repeated topical applications of eprinomectin, and an injection of doramectin. They were moderately to severely pruritic, had extensive lesions of alopecia, erythema, scaling and crusting, and had lost weight. As no drug is currently licensed for the treatment of sarcoptic mange in alpacas in the UK, they were treated with a topical solution of amitraz (50 mL in 10 L) after initial bathing with antibacterial or keratolytic shampoos. The clinical signs completely resolved with no relapse over a 10-month follow-up period. In this small group of alpacas, amitraz was an effective and well-tolerated treatment for sarcoptic mange.
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- Peri Lau
- Division of Companion Animal Studies, Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford House, Langford, Bristol BS40 5DU, UK.
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Plant JD, Kutzler MA, Cebra CK. Efficacy of topical eprinomectin in the treatment of Chorioptes sp. infestation in alpacas and llamas. Vet Dermatol 2007; 18:59-62. [PMID: 17222243 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-3164.2007.00558.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Chorioptes sp. mite infestation is increasingly recognized as a cause of skin disease in New World camelids and there is a need for an effective treatment protocol to eliminate herd infestation. In this field trial, eprinomectin applied topically at the rate of 0.5 mg kg(-1) weekly for 10 weeks was found to be ineffective in a herd of 12 llamas and 16 alpacas.
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- Jon D Plant
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, USA.
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D'Alterio GL, Jackson AP, Knowles TG, Foster AP. Comparative study of the efficacy of eprinomectin versus ivermectin, and field efficacy of eprinomectin only, for the treatment of chorioptic mange in alpacas. Vet Parasitol 2005; 130:267-75. [PMID: 15890448 DOI: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2005.03.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2004] [Revised: 02/24/2005] [Accepted: 03/14/2005] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The efficacy of eprinomectin versus ivermectin (Study 1: a single-centre, randomised, treatment-controlled, blinded field trial), and the field efficacy of eprinomectin (Study 2: a single-centre, open, un-controlled field trial) for the treatment of chorioptic infestation in naturally infested alpacas were assessed in two studies. Thirty alpacas, all positive for Chorioptes sp. mite, were randomly allocated to two treatment groups in Study 1. Group A received a single topical administration of a 0.5% formulation of eprinomectin at the dose rate of 500mug/kg. Group B received three subcutaneous administrations at 14 days interval of a 1% formulation of ivermectin at the dose rate of 400mug/kg. Response to treatment was assessed by periodic mite count, and skin lesions scored. In Study 2, one group of 19 alpacas received four administrations at weekly interval of topical eprinomectin at the dose rate of 500mug/kg, and response to treatment was monitored by mite counts. No localised or systemic side effects were observed in either trial. There was a statistically significant decrease in mite counts on day 7 (P<0.001) within treatment Groups A and B of Study 1, but mite counts increased again on day 14 and remained high for the duration of the trial in both treatment groups. On day 14 of Study 2, there was a statistically significant reduction in mite counts (P<0.008) and the mite counts remained very low throughout the remainder of the study. The eprinomectin protocol employed in Study 2, consisting of four weekly topical administrations at the dose rate of 500mug/kg of body weight, proved highly effective at reducing the Chorioptes mite burden in alpacas.
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- G L D'Alterio
- School of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford House, Langford, Bristol BS40 5DU, UK.
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